Saturday, Sept. 21
Will the Rain Steal Our Samba?
UPDATE, 11:42 a.m.: Well, the sun is really trying for you, HumCo. There is reason to feel optimistic about Samba today. The photo below shows the North Country Fair scene at roughly 11:30 a.m. Stay tuned.
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Original Post: Well, your Saturday fun really hinges on whether or not God cries all over Humboldt, now doesn’t it?
The weather has already caused one event to turn its back on the great outdoors. Friday afternoon, your Lost Coast Outpost received a note that Movies in the Park would now be (kinda traditional) Movies in the Theater — you can see The Gnome Mobile at the the Eureka Theater tonight, rain or shine.
But of course the big question is if the show will go on in Arcata with the 40th Annual North Country fair set to take over the Plaza for the next two days. Will we get our Saturday Samba Parade? How about our Sunday All Species Parade? Look to the heavens, Humboldt. There you shall find your answer.
One thing we know: Soul Night is indoors. You can always rely on soul.
-Andrew Goff
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
40th Annual North Country Fair
Arcata Plaza
/ 10:30 a.m.
Saturday features the Samba Parade, musical performances on three stages and is a gathering of craftspeople, artisans, musicians, dancers and community groups.
Naive Melodies
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Talking Heads tribute band.
/ Web site
All Events!
And Always Take The Garbage Out!
Westhaven Center for the Arts
/ 7:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ $8 WCA Members
/ 18+
Evening of songs, poems and stories authored by the incomparable Uncle Shelby performed by the talented trio of Steven Hexx, Bob Beideman and Paul Woodland.
Fourth Annual People for Pickleweed
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fun day of invasive Spartina densiflora removal. Gloves and shovels will be provided. Please wear clothing that can get dirty, bring drinking water and wear closed-toed shoes.
Coastal Cleanup Day
Northcoast Environmental Center
/ 9 a.m.-noon
The Northcoast Environmental Center sponsors a day to make trash extinct.
Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Local produce, meats flowers and more. Music at 10 a.m. (Click for music schedule.)
/ Web site
Ferndale Farmers’ Market
Main Street, Ferndale
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
On the corner of Shaw and Main streets. Sustainable farms sell local produce direct to the consumer.
/ Web site
Community Media Center Orientation
Access Humboldt Community Media Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
/ Web site
Water Dance Art Exhibition/Benefit
Mattole Valley Community Center (Petrolia)
/ 1-8 p.m.
/ Free
New free flowing hand carved bay laurel sculptures by local wood artist John McAbery.
/ Web site
Headwaters Forest Activism: 1986 to 1999
Headwaters Forest Reserve
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Learn about the grassroots efforts leading up to the designation and protection of Headwaters Forest Reserve in 1999. With Cecilia Lanman and Greg King.
/ Web site
Movies in the Park
Eureka Theater
/ 6:15 p.m.
/ Free
RAINY DAY VENUE CHANGE!
/ Web site
The Sacred Sound and Movement Project
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $40
/ $25 Students / Low Income
Ecstatic dance and vocal harmonization to livemMusic with Sarasvati.
/ Web site
Random Acts of Comedy
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $6
Local interactive improv comedy troupe wings it for your enjoyment.
/ Web site
Guest Artist Zhu De-Hai
Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 students, seniors
Chinese vocalist and educator explores contrasts and common ground in western and traditional Chinese songs. Accompanied by pianist Daniela Mineva.
/ Web site
King Corduroy
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Southern soul music.
/ Web site
Becky’s New Car
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
Becky Foster, is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-stricken millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works.
John Craigie
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $7 sudents
Itinerant singer-songwriter who has spent most of the decade continuously touring across the U.S. Moon Pine and Caitlin Jemma open
/ Web site
Lisa C. Sharry
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
Singer/songwriter.
/ Web site
You Can’t Take It With You
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 student/senior
NCRT production of the comedy awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1937. Directed by Mack Owen.
/ Web site
LaPatina Band
Logger Bar
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ Free
The “House Band” slides in for it’s monthly musical ride in the beautifully refurbished house of saws, polished wood and booze.
/ Web site
Maria Muldaur
Riverwood Inn
/ 9 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Maria recorded the 1974 hit song “Midnight at the Oasis,” and continues to record albums in the folk traditions.
/ Web site
Oak Street Blues
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.
http://oakstreetblues.com/
/ Web site
Fire Pony EP Release Party
The Pine Cone Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
California rock and roll party in Brookings.
/ Web site
Vintage Rock N’ Soul
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
/ Web site
Pressure/Anya DJs
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
There will be ass shaking.
/ Web site
Wepeel
Alibi
/ 11 p.m.
/ 21+
A tribute to Weezer.
/ Web site
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- BLUE JASMINE: 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:20
- DESPICABLE ME 2 2D: 12:25, 2:55
- ELYSIUM: 12:05, 2:45, 5:25, 8:15
- INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2: 1:15, 4:05, 6:45, 8:10, 9:25
- LEE DANIELS THE BUTLER: 12:00, 3:05, 6:05, 9:05
- PLANES 2D: 1:10, 3:30, 5:50
- PRISONERS: 1:25, 2:40, 4:55, 5:30, 8:25, 9:00
- RIDDICK: 11:55, 2:50, 5:45, 8:40
- THE FAMILY: 12:55, 3:40, 6:25, 9:10
- THE WORLD S END: 12:00, 6:10, 8:50
- THIS IS THE END: 1:45, 4:25, 7:00, 9:35
- WE RE THE MILLERS: 1:00, 3:55, 6:35, 9:15
Mill Creek Cinema
- ELYSIUM: 12:40, 3:20, 9:25
- INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2: 12:35, 3:10, 5:45, 8:30, 9:15
- LEE DANIELS THE BUTLER: 12:00, 3:00, 5:55, 9:00
- PRISONERS: 1:25, 4:55, 6:00, 8:25, 8:45
- RIDDICK: 12:05, 2:55, 5:50
- THE FAMILY: 12:50, 3:30, 6:10, 8:55
- THIS IS THE END: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40
- WE RE THE MILLERS: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30
Minor Theatre
- PRISONERS: 1:55, 5:20, 8:45
- SPECTACULAR NOW: 1:30, 3:50, 6:10, 8:30
- THE FAMILY: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00